with smuggling tunnels and egypt reopening, the are close to the blockade, hard to a imagine them doing much for what they call a vital security measure. they have a breathing space, turning it to something better than that. the sad fact is that the conditions have turned attention to violence and are still there. they had a peaceful day at last, a chance to relax. but it won't stay like that until they can settle a century of conflict. >> in the other news, the former french president has been questioned for 12 hours about allegations that he received illegal donations at the 2007 presidential campaign. sarkozy is a material witness, meaning he is a suspect but not formally charged. the japanese firms sony and panasonic have had their credit rating downgraded by the international ratings agency. the agency believes there is a significant chance the company could default on their debt repayment. the heads of the army have been suspended as a result of selling weapons to rebel groups. on tuesday, the government says that the place the rebels claimed they to of is now back. the internatio